Audio Guide of Mannlichen

You can easily get there by taking the cable car from Wengen or the modern V-Cableway gondola from Grindelwald Terminal. Services usually run from 08:30 to 17:00, although times vary by season; check the latest details on the official Mannlichen website.

A round-trip ticket costs around CHF 60, but if you have the Swiss Travel Pass or the Half Fare Card, you can get a 50% discount. It is recommended to buy tickets at the valley stations or on the Jungfrau Region website to avoid queues.

I recommend allowing at least 2 to 3 hours to go up, enjoy the views, and walk the short Royal Walk trail. If you plan to do the panoramic hike to Kleine Scheidegg, set aside a full half-day.

Mannlichen is an iconic natural viewpoint at 2,343 meters, offering an unmatched head-on view of the famous trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. It is a historic landmark for Alpine tourism and the starting point for some of the most beautiful hiking routes in Switzerland.

For hiking, the months from June to September are ideal; for skiing, December to April. Try to go up early in the morning (before 10:00) to improve your chances of clear skies and avoid the clouds that often cover the peaks in the afternoon.

Yes, both the Wengen cable car and the Grindelwald lift are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. In addition, the mountain restaurant and the main viewing platforms are adapted to make access easier for all visitors.

From the summit, you can walk toward Kleine Scheidegg, the departure point for the train to Jungfraujoch. You are also very close to the trails leading down to the charming car-free village of Wengen or to the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Always bring a windproof jacket and sunglasses, as the weather in the high mountains changes quickly. Do not miss the crown-shaped viewpoint at the top of the Royal Walk for the best photo of your trip.